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Freelance senior bookkeeper/accountant
Aleksandra Wojcieszek
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Holland Park, United Kingdom
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Over the years I gained experience working for the small, owner managed organisation going through the period of the extensive growth to the large, well established companies.
I have mainly worked as a management accountants so I have a sound experience in preparation of management accounts incorporating profit and loss analysis, providing commentaries on P&L variance analysis for month end, calculation of complex accruals and prepayments, journals, balance sheet reconciliations maintenance of the fixed asset register. I also worked on the year end audit, liaised with banks and lenders.
I also prepared VAT return for single and group companies. I also worked with auditors and took part in preparation of year-end financial statements. I was also preparing Intrastat returns, CiS returns and I liaised with HMRC if there was any query.
I was performing analytical review of the financial information and investigating any variances to the budgets. I was reviewing KPIs and seeking explanation for the changes in the performance.
I have been working with People Soft, Oracle, Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and TM1 Database.
I have mainly worked as a management accountants so I have a sound experience in preparation of management accounts incorporating profit and loss analysis, providing commentaries on P&L variance analysis for month end, calculation of complex accruals and prepayments, journals, balance sheet reconciliations maintenance of the fixed asset register. I also worked on the year end audit, liaised with banks and lenders.
I also prepared VAT return for single and group companies. I also worked with auditors and took part in preparation of year-end financial statements. I was also preparing Intrastat returns, CiS returns and I liaised with HMRC if there was any query.
I was performing analytical review of the financial information and investigating any variances to the budgets. I was reviewing KPIs and seeking explanation for the changes in the performance.
I have been working with People Soft, Oracle, Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and TM1 Database.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Polish
Fluently
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
freelance
FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT
SME Construction & Renovation.
I perform the following tasks:
• setting up the entire in-house accounting function for SME
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger, coding, posting bills and journals,
reconciliation of all ledger accounts
• preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis versus budget, prior
year and forecasts
• project accounting, raising invoices, reconciling client accounts, cost tracking, variance analysis,
• VAT and CiS returns
• WIP calculation
• liaising with external auditors
• looking for ways to improve financial processes
• ad hoc reporting according to the business owner requirements
• Xero, Receipt Bank, Excel
• setting up the entire in-house accounting function for SME
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger, coding, posting bills and journals,
reconciliation of all ledger accounts
• preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis versus budget, prior
year and forecasts
• project accounting, raising invoices, reconciling client accounts, cost tracking, variance analysis,
• VAT and CiS returns
• WIP calculation
• liaising with external auditors
• looking for ways to improve financial processes
• ad hoc reporting according to the business owner requirements
• Xero, Receipt Bank, Excel
Excel, Budget, Management, Xero, Accountant, Processes, UP
2014 - 2016
temp
PART TIME COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
unknown.
WOODALLS DESIGN - ONE YEAR CONTRACT
Woodalls, a successful and well established international business operating at the top end of the office fit-out sector. Owner managed with turnover of £8m.
I perform the following tasks:
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger, journal posting, coding and posting
invoices
• preparation of monthly management accounts
• accounts receivable and billings as applicable
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• WIP calculation
• review and monitor, and track collection of, all project debtors
• review and explain monthly profit & loss and balance sheet variances
• calculate weekly/monthly cash-flow requirements
• preparation of aged debtors and creditors reports and update with comments
• preparation of all VAT returns, reconciliation of VAT to the ledger, CIS returns
• Sage Line 50 user
Woodalls, a successful and well established international business operating at the top end of the office fit-out sector. Owner managed with turnover of £8m.
I perform the following tasks:
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger, journal posting, coding and posting
invoices
• preparation of monthly management accounts
• accounts receivable and billings as applicable
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• WIP calculation
• review and monitor, and track collection of, all project debtors
• review and explain monthly profit & loss and balance sheet variances
• calculate weekly/monthly cash-flow requirements
• preparation of aged debtors and creditors reports and update with comments
• preparation of all VAT returns, reconciliation of VAT to the ledger, CIS returns
• Sage Line 50 user
Design, Management, Office, Accountant, International
2012 - 2014
job
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS ANALYST
AXIOS HOSPITALITY REAL ESTATE.
Axios is the hospitality operating and asset management advisory platform that oversees
The Blackstone Group's hospitality investments in Europe. Currently Axios provides asset
management and hospitality advisory services to a portfolio of hotels across Europe
comprising 109 properties (21,000 rooms). Properties range from 2 star budget hotels to upscale and luxury hotels.
I perform the following tasks:
• consolidation and reconciliation of the monthly management accounts and annual budgets for
all portfolios - ensuring consistency and accuracy of data provided, highlighting areas of concern
in advance, prior to distribution review, evaluate & challenge external explanations.
• KPI's review and challenging external explanation
• assist London/Luxembourg offices in collating data requests from both Blackstone & Lenders
• review FY management and incentive calculations
• preparation of ad hoc reports / reconciliations for senior management to improve business
performance
• assistance with preparation of monthly cash flows;
• assistance with information packages for lending banks;
• preparation of financial information/analysis as required prior to the assets disposal
• review and analysis of the monthly benchmark reports for all portfolios and challenging the explanations received
• updating working files for business reporting changes, and responsibility for maintaining finance
team procedures and process notes and completeness and accuracy of management accounting
database
• constantly looking for the way to automate and improve the reporting process to minimize the errors and improve quality
The Blackstone Group's hospitality investments in Europe. Currently Axios provides asset
management and hospitality advisory services to a portfolio of hotels across Europe
comprising 109 properties (21,000 rooms). Properties range from 2 star budget hotels to upscale and luxury hotels.
I perform the following tasks:
• consolidation and reconciliation of the monthly management accounts and annual budgets for
all portfolios - ensuring consistency and accuracy of data provided, highlighting areas of concern
in advance, prior to distribution review, evaluate & challenge external explanations.
• KPI's review and challenging external explanation
• assist London/Luxembourg offices in collating data requests from both Blackstone & Lenders
• review FY management and incentive calculations
• preparation of ad hoc reports / reconciliations for senior management to improve business
performance
• assistance with preparation of monthly cash flows;
• assistance with information packages for lending banks;
• preparation of financial information/analysis as required prior to the assets disposal
• review and analysis of the monthly benchmark reports for all portfolios and challenging the explanations received
• updating working files for business reporting changes, and responsibility for maintaining finance
team procedures and process notes and completeness and accuracy of management accounting
database
• constantly looking for the way to automate and improve the reporting process to minimize the errors and improve quality
Budget, Database, Asset Management, Management, Finance, Analyst, KPI, Calculations
2010 - 2012
job
UK ACCOUNTANT
GAZELEY UK LIMITED.
UK Limited develops and operates logistics warehouses and distribution parks in
United Kingdom and internationally. The value of its portfolio in 2011 was £378m and the turnover almost £100m.
I perform the following tasks:
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger for each of Gazeley Group's UK
subsidiaries
• preparation of monthly management accounts ready for consolidation into the UK group
reporting
• preparation of accruals and prepayments
• bank reconciliation
• accounts receivable and billings as applicable
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• monitor and manage intercompany balances with other entities
• reconcile specific cost to come provision
• review and monitor, and track collection of, all project debtors and creditors
• review and explain monthly profit & loss and balance sheet variances
• calculate monthly cash-flow requirements
• preparation of aged debtors and creditors reports and update with comments
• preparation of all VAT returns, reconciliation of VAT to the ledger, CIS returns
• years end accounts preparation including dealing with all the auditors requests
• implementation of the CASEWARE and preparation of the year end accounts in CASEWARE
• IXBRL tagging
United Kingdom and internationally. The value of its portfolio in 2011 was £378m and the turnover almost £100m.
I perform the following tasks:
• full responsibility and ownership of the general ledger for each of Gazeley Group's UK
subsidiaries
• preparation of monthly management accounts ready for consolidation into the UK group
reporting
• preparation of accruals and prepayments
• bank reconciliation
• accounts receivable and billings as applicable
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• monitor and manage intercompany balances with other entities
• reconcile specific cost to come provision
• review and monitor, and track collection of, all project debtors and creditors
• review and explain monthly profit & loss and balance sheet variances
• calculate monthly cash-flow requirements
• preparation of aged debtors and creditors reports and update with comments
• preparation of all VAT returns, reconciliation of VAT to the ledger, CIS returns
• years end accounts preparation including dealing with all the auditors requests
• implementation of the CASEWARE and preparation of the year end accounts in CASEWARE
• IXBRL tagging
Management, Implementation, Accountant
2009 - 2010
job
ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
NORTHERN & SHELL PUBLISHING.
The Northern & Shell Media Group owns four national newspaper titles - the Daily Express,
Sunday Express, Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday - and celebrity magazines OK!, new! and Star, and is a 50% joint venture partner in the Irish Daily Star. Total turnover for 2010:
£496.2m.
I perform the following tasks:
• production of monthly management accounts incorporating profit and loss analysis
• providing commentaries on P&L variance analysis for month end
• calculation of complex month end accruals and prepayments
• carrying out month end and year end tasks
• revenue reconciliation
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• raising monthly depreciation entries, maintaining additions and disposals of assets
• preparation of the monthly VAT return
• completion National Statistics and Intrastat returns
• preparing year end statutory accounts and assisting with year-end audits
• dealing with any ad-hoc requests from the Financial Controller
SKILLS GAINED:
• excellent communication skills, particularly in liaison with non-financial staff
• self motivated and able to work under pressure
• strong organization and time management skills
• an approachable personality with excellent relationship building skills
• confidence and natural desire to assist development and offer support and advice to colleagues
• eager to progress and self develop as shown by consistent ACCA passes
• ability to motivate other members of the team to deliver the required results
Language: Fluent in Polish, Fluent in English
Sunday Express, Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday - and celebrity magazines OK!, new! and Star, and is a 50% joint venture partner in the Irish Daily Star. Total turnover for 2010:
£496.2m.
I perform the following tasks:
• production of monthly management accounts incorporating profit and loss analysis
• providing commentaries on P&L variance analysis for month end
• calculation of complex month end accruals and prepayments
• carrying out month end and year end tasks
• revenue reconciliation
• balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciling items are properly
identified and cleared on a timely basis
• raising monthly depreciation entries, maintaining additions and disposals of assets
• preparation of the monthly VAT return
• completion National Statistics and Intrastat returns
• preparing year end statutory accounts and assisting with year-end audits
• dealing with any ad-hoc requests from the Financial Controller
SKILLS GAINED:
• excellent communication skills, particularly in liaison with non-financial staff
• self motivated and able to work under pressure
• strong organization and time management skills
• an approachable personality with excellent relationship building skills
• confidence and natural desire to assist development and offer support and advice to colleagues
• eager to progress and self develop as shown by consistent ACCA passes
• ability to motivate other members of the team to deliver the required results
Language: Fluent in Polish, Fluent in English
Management, Statistics, Natural, Support, Development, Accountant, Express, Production, Intrastat
My education
n/a
Professional, Personal Taxation
Professional, Personal Taxation
n/a
Professional, Stage (Minor in Taxation)
Professional, Stage (Minor in Taxation)
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